[T.] Henry King

Awarded with John Hopton Forbes (q.v.) part of the compensation for the enslaved people on Ratho Mill on St Vincent as assignees in trust for the family of Edward Sharpe, the previous owner whose will was proven 16/3/1832.

1. The will of Edward Sharpe of York place, proved 16/3/1832, opens by stating that Edward Sharpe had lately lost his wife and disposed of his estate in the West Indies. He left his property after specific bequests to Mrs Anne Dowers, sister of his late wife, for her lifetime provided she remained single, and then to his four daughters. Specific bequests included £2000 to Henry Edward Sharpe (q.v.), late residing at 16 York Street and now in the West Indies. There is a reference to T. H. King of the Ordnance Office in the will.   

St Vincent no. 509B

1. PROB 11/1797.